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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Michigan

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Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Our top sailboat rentals

$225+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (144 bookings)

Set Sail from Downtown Chicago!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Lagoon Boats catamaran in Chicago, IL near me

$433+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (27 bookings)

Chicago's Largest Chartered Catamaran, "Latitude Adjustment"

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.2 (85 bookings)

31' beautiful and comfortable Pearson to sit back and relax your Day!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$675+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (15 bookings)

Summer 2025 is Coming!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$150+ /hour

Milwaukee, WI

5.0 (10 bookings)

Charter this beautiful Catalina from Milwaukee, WI

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$240+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (48 bookings)

Private sailing cruise for up to 6 people

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$200+ /hour

Racine, WI

5.0 (5 bookings)

Sailing Lake Michigan out for Racine, WI

Chicago, IL

Private Sailboat Cruise in Chicago

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$128+ /hour

Muskegon, MI

4.9 (10 bookings)

Sailing the Great Lakes on Chelsea

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$153+ /hour

Racine, WI

5.0 (2 bookings)

Sailtime Wisconsin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Michigan

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Had an amazing time on this rental!! Amazing and relatable crew ensured a perfect trip, including being flexible in...

Ryan

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

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We had a wonderful time on the water for a sunset cruise. Our party was 3 adults, plus the captain and a crew member....

Heidi

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

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Ted, Morgan, and Madison were amazing.
We went out for a fairly long charter and they made sure we had a great...

Lesley

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

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The ride was phenomenal the crew was awesome and really made the experience unforgettable! I highly recommend this...

Jean

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Private sailing...

This was the best sailboat cruise ever! They made my engagement a success! Highly recommend!

Ben

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

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Siren Song was EXACTLY what we needed for our girls weekend. Ray & crew made the booking process exceptionally easy....

Daris

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing the Great...

Lalitpat

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Private sailing...

Trip was amazing, loved every second of it. Loved the dog captain on board as well!

Tonny

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Charter this...

Boat in great shape. Simple to sail. Patrik gave us uncomplicated instructions - made for a great afternoon on the...

Jeff

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Sailing Lake...

Made the booking last minute over the long weekend and it was a perfect gift for my parents. Highly recommend! Very...

Patrycja

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Set Sail from...

Tim

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Chicago's Largest...

Vladimir

Jun 2025

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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.